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Siloway Family History

Siloway Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soloway, Silloway, Alloway, Slowey, Selway, Siddoway, Solway, Salway

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Where is the Siloway family from?

You can see how Siloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siloway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Siloway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Siloway families living in Vermont. This was about 80% of all the recorded Siloway's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Siloway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siloway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Siloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siloway census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Siloway. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Siloway. For the veterans among your Siloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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